Churches

All Saints Church

Spiritual life

“I never weary of great churches. It is my favourite kind of mountain scenery. Mankind was never so happily inspired as when it made a cathedral,” said celebrated 19th Century novelist Robert Louis Stevenson.

There is certainly no shortage of those in this region – whatever your religion. Churches, temples and places of worship abound – Roman Catholic, Anglican, Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist (just five of the mainstream Christian denominations) a member of one of the inter-denominational churches, or a devotee of any other religion. New residents will love All Saints Church in Howick. Completed in November 1847, it is the second oldest church in New Zealand. The Fo Guang Shan Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the country. Designed in the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty, it took seven years to build and now stands tall on Stancombe Rd in Flat Bush. Featuring a large Buddha statue and a twotonne bell, the mission of the temple is to promote Humanistic Buddhism but it is also open to and intended to benefit nonBuddhists.

219 Burswood Drive, off Ti Rakau Drive www.ecw.org.nz | 273 9044 | office@ecw.org.nz

Looking for a vibrant church home?

7pm – Friday Student Ministries (Year 7-Year 13) 10am – Sunday Family Worship with Children's Programme

Everyone is Welcome

From left: Lay Pastor Becca Bowlin, Rev. Josh Bowlin, Rev. Dr Richard Waugh, Rev. Joey Millington, Rev. Lauren Millington, Sian Sidwell. Christ Centred – Bible Based – Holy Spirit Led – Vision Driven

Settle pets in

Pets love routine and stability in their lives, so moving home can be a stressful time for them (and you!) But there are some simple steps pet owners can take to help them adjust. • Be sure to microchip. It’s a great idea to microchip pets (your vet will do this for you), and update their details on the NZ Companion Animal

Register (www.animalregister.co.nz). This will help find them if they wander from the new home. • Provide a refuge room. When your cats move to a new home, keep them confined indoors (with a litterbox) for at least a week. Also provide a quiet

‘refuge room’ where they can avoid the stress and noise of unpacking. • Explore slowly. Take your dog on regular walks around the new neighbourhood so it can identify smells and start learning where this new home is located. Don’t

rush things with your cats – they will explore outside when they’re ready. • Be prepared. Register with your new veterinary clinic as soon as possible. Don’t wait for a medical problem to arise. Call in, have a look around, and register your pet’s details.

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Viewings welcome by appointment Phone 027 222 0307 751 Clevedon-Kawakawa Rd, Clevedon info@fairfieldpetlodge.nz WWW.FAIRFIELDPETLODGE.NZ

DE278103-v2 340 Bucklands Beach Rd Tel 09 534 8118 petmd@bbvet.co.nz www.bbvet.co.nz

“For experienced and personal veterinary care for your pets” “Our aim is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care for your pet and to offer information, advice and assistance, whenever you need it, in a caring and compassionate manner.”

Office Hours: Weekdays 8am-7.30pm, Saturdays 8am-5pm, Consultations (by appointment): Weekdays 8am-12noon, 2-7pm, Saturdays 9am-12noon, 2-5pm.

Services: Consultations and Vaccinations, Dentistry, Surgery & Anaesthesia, Medicine & Drug Prescriptions, Diagnostic Laboratory, Microchipping, Export Certification, Pet Products & Food, Specialist Referrals, Weight Loss Programmes.